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around

[uh-round] / əˈraʊnd /
ADVERB
situated on sides, circumference, or in general area
Synonyms
STRONGEST
about everywhere over
WEAK
all over any which way encompassing in the vicinity in this area neighboring throughout
ADVERB
close to a place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
about almost approximately nearby
WEAK
close at hand near

Example Sentences

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That all is for a fund that previously said it aims to spend around $40 billion a year on investments, mostly in Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Pictures of the scene showed a police cordon around the vehicle which appeared to have visible damage.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In a speech in February, Fed governor Christopher Waller put it more colorfully: “You don’t want banks every night … digging around the couch cushions looking for money. That is massively inefficient, stupid.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

A tour of the grounds around City Hall reveals several monuments to neglect.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“What’ll it be?” she asked, not beating around the bush.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith